Save Your Money (and Comfort) and Stay Away from Slimming Belts

by Carey on 29/03/2019

There are a lot of products on the market that claim to help you lose weight without having to put in much effort, if any effort at all. One example is slimming belts, which are also referred to as slimmer belts. But, even though these products promise amazing results, it is best to just save your money, and your comfort, by steering clear of them. Continue reading to learn why slimming belts aren’t worth trying.

What Are Slimming Belts?

Slimming belts are basically neoprene wraps that you put around your waist in an effort to get rid of the fat around your belly and midsection. The belt wraps around you and compresses the body, with the idea that the fat cells themselves become compressed in the process. Unfortunately, according to Livestrong, the reality is that the fat cells do go back to their normal size when you take the slimming belt off.

Slimming Belts Can Cause Side Effects

In addition to being ineffective, slimming belts can also lead to unpleasant side effects. First off, they do make you sweat more, which isn’t a good thing because it can make you dehydrated, as well as lead to electrolyte imbalances. On top of that, it raises your body temperature, so you might end up experiencing exhaustion and heat stroke because your body isn’t able to properly cool itself off.

Beyond that, when you wear a slimming belt that doesn’t allow your skin to breathe properly, you could end up with skin irritation, itchiness, acne, rashes, burns, and blisters. Yikes!

Also, even though you might find that you stand up straighter and your posture improves while you are wearing a slimming belt, it can actually be doing more harm than good because you don’t really need to use your ab muscles and your postural muscles while you are wearing these belts. Over time, you just end up losing strength, and your posture will suffer more in the long run.

There Are Better Ways to Lose Weight

Don’t fall for the gimmick that is the slimming belt. The best way to slim down and get in shape is with good ol’ exercise in combination with a healthy diet that is low in calories and filled with nutritious, natural foods.